Todai (restaurant)

Todai is a Japanese all you can eat buffet restaurant. It specializes in sushi and seafood.

The first Todai branch was founded in 1985 in Southern California. There are a total of 25 Todai restaurants worldwide, the majority of which are in California, though branch locations exist throughout the United States. It has three overseas locations, in South Korea, China and Hong Kong.

Some Todai restaurants also participate in the Entertainment Club in Southern California, allowing diners to enjoy discounts while dining out. Birthdays are also widely celebrated here with waitstaff and managers wielding lively tamborines.

Foods

Todai separates its 200 foods into four categories: Sushi, Hot Entrees, Salad and Desserts. The menu is rotated at times and the dishes available can vary from day to day.

Sushi is the main focus of Todai with 3 different types available, Gunkan, Nigiri. and Roll. There are no less than 40 different types, such as Shrimp or Tuna.

The hot foods section consists mainly of entrees such as Tempura, fried Calamari and Teriyaki. Also in this category are rice and noodle dishes, such as Fried Rice or Yakisoba, respectively. Non-Japanese foods, such as Korean Galbi and Chinese Jiaozi are also part of the hot foods menu. Some Todai have Teppanyaki stations, along with Lobster tail which is usually limited to 1 per customer.

Though Japanese cuisine isn't particularly noted for salads, a variety of salads ranging from Asian coleslaw to Eggplant Salad to Pasta salad are available as well.

Todai's dessert bar features Crème brûlée, Tart, puffs, cakes, and made-to-order Crêpe station. Beverages such as Soft drink, Tea, Beer, Wine and Sake round out the menu.

ee also

*Japanese cuisine

Todai is also known for having Lobster during time. Each Todai restaurant varies, however, on the number of lobster diners can obtain. Some are known to have the Lobster available at the buffet line during scheduled times, while other Todai restaurants, servers will bring one Lobster each per table. Be warned, though, that the Lobster normally aren't nearly as big as the Lobster showin in Todai commercials. Also, they are partially stuffed with what appears to be crab meat as well.

External links

* [http://www.todai.com/ Todai Website]